Bluegill2
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I'd rather have the Poulan at twice the price!
Which brand to buy
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powerstroke444e
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I have been a huskvarna guy as is my dad but local dealer started selling Johnsered and now have a 65cc saw a 55cc and a bucket saw and all have performed very well in heavy farm/storm clean up. Go with a pro grade saw only once you pay for it you will never look back. Still have several 65cc husk's and hard to not enjoy running them.
LD1
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Husqvarna and Jonsered are one in the same
Bluegill2
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Bluegill2
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I wouldn't take a MS290 Farm Boss for Free!
If I were limited to Stihl only, I'd get a MS261, or a MS361 if I could find one...
If I were limited to Stihl only, I'd get a MS261, or a MS361 if I could find one...
RobertN
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Question #1 - What happened to your Homelite? It may be a model worth having rebuilt...
Brand? I go straight to Stihl and Husky, although if in the market now wouldt look at Dolmar. I would be more concerned with how the saw fits you; weight, ergonomic "feel", balance, and power.
do you have a saw shop nearby? There are a couple near me, which carry a couple brands(stihl/Husky), that also have logs out back to try saws out on... Try a couple saws and se what fits you, irregardless of brand.
Brand? I go straight to Stihl and Husky, although if in the market now wouldt look at Dolmar. I would be more concerned with how the saw fits you; weight, ergonomic "feel", balance, and power.
do you have a saw shop nearby? There are a couple near me, which carry a couple brands(stihl/Husky), that also have logs out back to try saws out on... Try a couple saws and se what fits you, irregardless of brand.
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Thank you all for your input. Was raining here last night so I went out to see if I could figure out what happened to my saw. Pulled the spark plug and pulled the starter and saw the piston was moving without any difficulty, I put the plug back in and pulled the starter cord 3 times and it started right up and ran fine I will have to try cutting to see how it runs then. Not sure what happened but I will be happy with my tried and true saw back. I will let you all know what happens.
I will have to try cutting to see how it runs then. Not sure what happened but I will be happy with my tried and true saw back. I will let you all know what happens.
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My Homelite is the Super EZ with a 16" bar. Purchased in 1982.
FredH
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STIHL CHAIN SAW FOR SALE,MS290 LIKE NEW,USED 3 TIMES. = newer used 290 for less than your max budget
Stihl Chainsaw = newer used 362 for a little more than your budget .
Although I am now only an occasional saw user now a days ( I do have a whole log truck load of hardwood sitting next to my driveway , maybe 7 to 9 cords that I still need to cut ) , I sold my 2 041's a few years ago on craigslist and bought a new 441 magnum . Only reason for upgrade was compression release on new saw . At my age , although both old saws started in 1 to 3 pulls , I got tired of yanking my arm out sometimes . Older 041 was at least 30 years old , replaced intake gasket before selling and piston skirt showed no heat discoloration but then I run 32/1 mix on everything regardless if Stihl says 40/1 or 50/1 . Cheaper to replace a $3 spark plug than a $800 saw .
Fred H.
Stihl Chainsaw = newer used 362 for a little more than your budget .
Although I am now only an occasional saw user now a days ( I do have a whole log truck load of hardwood sitting next to my driveway , maybe 7 to 9 cords that I still need to cut ) , I sold my 2 041's a few years ago on craigslist and bought a new 441 magnum . Only reason for upgrade was compression release on new saw . At my age , although both old saws started in 1 to 3 pulls , I got tired of yanking my arm out sometimes . Older 041 was at least 30 years old , replaced intake gasket before selling and piston skirt showed no heat discoloration but then I run 32/1 mix on everything regardless if Stihl says 40/1 or 50/1 . Cheaper to replace a $3 spark plug than a $800 saw .
Fred H.